Steve Irwin poses with a saltwater crocodile at Australia Zoo in Beerwah on September 16, 2006. Credit: Handout/Getty Images
In northeast Australia, the capture of the legendary saltwater crocodile “Old Faithful” is causing protest. The animal, which was once made famous by Steve Irwin, was considered a safety risk by the authorities and brought to a government facility. However, traditional landowners speak of a “wrongful arrest” and accuse the Queensland government of faulty testing, lack of transparency and disregard for indigenous rights.
In northeast Australia, the capture of the legendary saltwater crocodile “Old Faithful” is causing protest. The animal, which was once made famous by Steve Irwin, was considered a safety risk by the authorities and brought to a government facility. However, traditional landowners speak of a “wrongful arrest” and accuse the Queensland government of faulty testing, lack of transparency and disregard for indigenous rights.
